Historical information

WALTER WILLIAMS No 1442 enlisted in 2nd reinforcements 2nd Batt AIF on 27.11.1914 aged 23 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 11.2.1915, embarked for Gallipoli 5.4.1915. Transferred to Stretcher Bearers 8.4.1915 & hospitalised 9.6.1915 with a twisted instep. Returned to unit 13.7.1915, KIA 29.8.1915. Refer Cat No 1860 & 4342P

Physical description

Original photo of W WILLIAMS with Identity disc and medals mounted beneath. Mid brown colour timber frame with dark green mount & glass.

Inscriptions & markings

Above photo on white label with black print:
W WILLIAMS
No 1442 - 1st AIF 2nd Bn

Below photo handwritten with grey lead pencil:
PT WALTER WILLIAMS
nobly FFL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE

Attached white printed label:
WALTER WILLIAMS
Killed in Action
29.8.1915
Refer book 4.